It's a shame that Calstar doesn't issue a blank specific decal for each blank. I built a 4 rod trolling spread using 3 different blanks but all wrapped identical. It would be nice to have a factory decal with the blank specs for each rod. I guess I'll have to either have some fabricated like Mike and Mark suggested or get fancy and use a quill pen like Bob suggested although I would hate to ha
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I recently purchased several Calstar Blanks and although the blanks are labelled with a yellow paper sticker on the butt I didn't receive any blank specific decal to apply to the rod for future identification. Does Calstar supply these or do I need to do something different. Thanks Brian
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Barry I'm working on my first standup rods so take this for what it is worth. If you choose anything but a foam butt you will most likely have to cut the blank. The problem is that the inside diameter of all of the Unibutts and Tuff Butts are too small to accomodate the outside diamater of the blank butt. Keep this in mind when buying your components as you will more than likely have to reor
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Ken My initial reluctance to the Stuart Tuff Butt was that I was not familiar with that component. I have never seen one and haven't heard much about their reel seats. Since yesterday I did a search on the topic and found nothing but positive responses to them so I am now seriously considering their use. You are also correct in that there is not much cost difference and the time savings more
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Thanks for all of the information guys. This is exactly what I was looking for. Looks like I'll be staying away from the L models. Now I need to decide between the standard (0) or the H model. I was afraid of the H models because I thought they would be too beefy for 30# line but I'll have to go back and look at the specs a little closer. Harold, I like your description on the the blank numb
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I want to build a set of 30# trolling outfits to be used in the Mid Atlantic region. I am planning on using a glass blank for durability and was considering four Calstar models, both 6'. I don't want to make a mistake and buy a blank made for throwing live bait so I am looking for input. The blanks I am looking at are: 6460L, 6460, 660L, 660. Is anyone familiar with these blanks? Thanks
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